Zenith · 10 sqm

Zenith: 10sqm Modular Backyard Office Pod

A Dedicated 10sqm Workspace for a More Complete Home Office Setup

Zenith gives you a separate place for focused work without converting a bedroom or taking over a shared living area. Its 10sqm footprint provides practical room for your desk, technology and storage while remaining compact enough for many Melbourne backyards.

  • 10sqm dedicated workspace
  • Insulated floor, walls and ceiling
  • Multiple double-glazed doors and windows
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Zenith by Backyard Oasis is a 10sqm backyard office pod in Melbourne with a prefabricated steel structure, full insulation, double-glazed openings and electrical provisions. It provides a dedicated space for work, study or other non-habitable personal uses outside the main house.

10 YEARS

Structural warranty

10SQM

Dedicated Workspace

R2.5 / R1.5 / R2.5

Wall, Floor & Ceiling Insulation

DOUBLE GLAZED

Doors & Windows

Who Is the Zenith 10sqm Workpod Best Suited To?

Zenith suits people who want their backyard office to function as a proper everyday workspace, rather than somewhere to occasionally open a laptop.

The 10sqm footprint gives you more flexibility to plan the room around how you actually work.

Zenith may suit you if you need:

  • A dedicated full-time home office separate from household activity
  • Room for a larger desk setup, monitors and office storage
  • A permanent workspace that does not need packing away each evening
  • Space for video calls, study or concentrated individual work
  • A compact alternative to a larger garden studio

If your priority is primarily working from home, Zenith keeps the design focused on the space you need rather than giving you a larger multipurpose room you may not use.

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What Can You Fit Into a 10sqm Backyard Office?

Ten square metres can give you considerably more planning flexibility than a desk squeezed into a spare corner, but the right layout depends on your furniture and working habits.

A More Complete Desk Setup

Plan the space around the desk you actually want to use, whether that means additional monitors, technology or equipment that needs to remain permanently connected.

Dedicated Office Storage

Shelving, drawers or compact cabinetry can help keep documents and work equipment inside the office rather than spreading back into the house.

Space Around Your Workstation

A dedicated 10sqm room provides greater scope to position furniture around circulation and the glazed openings instead of simply fitting a desk wherever space remains.

One Room With One Clear Purpose

Zenith can give your working day a defined location. When you finish, your equipment stays where it belongs and you return to the main house.

What’s Included in a Zenith 10sqm Workpod?

Zenith combines a prefabricated steel structure with specified insulation, Weathertex exterior cladding, double glazing, finished flooring and electrical provisions.

Prefabricated Steel Structure

The Zenith specification includes a prefabricated steel subfloor, walls and roof, creating the structural framework of the Workpod.

Full Insulation

The current specification lists R2.5 wall insulation, R1.5 floor insulation and R2.5 ceiling insulation to support thermal performance.

Weathertex Cladding

Weathertex cladding is specified for the façade and one side, with a choice of colour providing scope to personalise the exterior.

Double-Glazed Openings

Zenith includes a double-glazed double-sliding door, an awning window and two sliding windows, bringing natural light into the workspace.

Finished Flooring

Laminated flooring over underlay provides a finished internal floor ready for your preferred office furniture.

Power & Lighting

The electrical specification includes double GPOs, lighting provisions and a caravan socket, providing practical electrical infrastructure for your workspace.

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Does a 10sqm Zenith Office Pod Need a Permit?

Being 10sqm does not automatically make Zenith permit-free. Victorian building permit exemptions for certain small non-habitable structures depend on more than floor area alone.

The exact dimensions, height, proposed use, setbacks, siting and other building requirements need to be checked. Your planning zone, overlays and other property-specific controls can also influence what can be built and where.

This is particularly important when searching for a small office pod with no permit, because the exemption applies to the circumstances of the structure and property, not simply the product name or advertised floor area.

Backyard Oasis can review your intended use and proposed location to help establish the requirements relevant to your project.

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Is Zenith the Right 10sqm Office Pod for Your Backyard?

Zenith makes sense when your priority is a dedicated home office with enough room for a more developed workstation, while staying within a compact 10sqm footprint.

The model itself is only part of the decision. Your available backyard area, installation access, boundaries, setbacks, existing buildings, trees, services and applicable property controls can influence where the pod can be positioned.

Your furniture matters too. Before choosing any home office pod, consider the dimensions of your desk, chair, storage and equipment so the internal layout is based on the way you actually work.

Check If Zenith Fits My Backyard

Want to use less backyard space?

At 6.5sqm, MindHaven is worth comparing when you need a straightforward one-person office and preserving garden area is the bigger priority.

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Need significantly more space?

If your backyard room needs to accommodate work alongside exercise, hobbies, creative projects or other activities, compare the larger Backyard Oasis studio range.

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How it works

Step-by-step with Backyard Oasis

From your first idea to handing over the keys, our six-stage process keeps things simple and locally managed.

01

Site & Project Review

Start with what’s possible. We discuss your property, intended use, site access, budget and the key factors that may shape your project.

02

Design & Quote

A practical design that works for your site. We refine the layout, finishes and specifications around your needs to clearly define the project scope.

03

Permits & Documentation

We help you navigate the approvals. The required documentation, building permit process, planning or council requirements – we coordinate everything.

04

Build & Site Preparation

Your project starts taking shape. The modular space is prepared for installation. Minimum disruption, organised process.

05

Installation & Fit-Out

Ready for final inspection. Your new space is installed and completed with the desired fittings, finishes, and service connections.

06

Handover

Ready for use. We walk you through the completed space and finalise the handover requirements before you actually move in.

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    Zenith FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is a 10sqm office pod big enough to work from home full-time?

    For many one-person setups, 10sqm can provide practical room for a desk, chair, monitors, storage and everyday office equipment. Your furniture dimensions and working habits matter more than floor area alone, so planning Zenith around your actual workstation is important if you expect to use the space throughout the working week.

    What is included in the Zenith 10sqm Workpod?

    The current Zenith specification includes a prefabricated steel structure, Weathertex exterior cladding, R2.5 wall and ceiling insulation, R1.5 floor insulation, double-glazed doors and windows, laminated flooring and electrical provisions. Final selections and project-specific inclusions should be confirmed in your individual scope and quote.

    Does a 10sqm office pod need a building permit in Victoria?

    A 10sqm backyard office pod is not automatically exempt from a building permit. Certain small non-habitable structures may qualify for exemptions when all relevant Victorian requirements are met. Size, height, intended use, setbacks, siting and property conditions should therefore be checked before assuming that an exemption applies.

    Will Zenith need a planning permit in Melbourne?

    Planning requirements depend on the property rather than the Zenith model alone. Your planning zone, overlays, proposed location and other site-specific controls may affect what is permitted. A property review helps identify the relevant requirements before the Workpod is positioned or construction proceeds.

    Is the Zenith 10sqm Workpod insulated?

    Yes. The current specification lists R2.5 insulation to the walls and ceiling and R1.5 insulation to the floor. Insulation supports thermal performance, although internal comfort also depends on factors including orientation, weather, ventilation, glazing and any heating or cooling installed.

    Can Zenith be used for something other than an office?

    Yes. Zenith may suit study, hobbies, creative work or quiet personal use, depending on your requirements. If you plan to use it as sleeping accommodation or for another habitable purpose, tell Backyard Oasis early because different design, building and regulatory requirements may apply.

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